Murder Suspect WALKS FREE – $500K Bond STUNS Texas!
In a shocking display of our broken criminal justice system, a Houston real estate agent’s alleged murderer is freely walking the streets after posting bond, while her grieving family fights for bail reform to prevent more senseless tragedies.
At a Glance
- Ashlee Long, a successful Texas realtor, was fatally shot in Dallas after her friend allegedly touched a Mercedes Benz
- The accused killer, Kendrick Finch, was released after posting a $500,000 bond despite the serious murder charge
- Long’s family has launched justiceforashlee.com to advocate for bail reform in Texas
- Governor Greg Abbott supports constitutional amendments to restrict bail for violent offenders
- Surveillance video captured the shooting, which Finch claims was self-defense
When Bail Becomes a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
Once again, we’re witnessing the revolving door of justice that puts violent criminals back on our streets while victims’ families are left to pick up the pieces. Kendrick Finch, the man accused of murdering successful real estate agent Ashlee Long in downtown Dallas, walked out of jail after posting a $500,000 bond. Let that sink in: a man charged with murder is free to roam the same streets where he allegedly gunned down an innocent woman, all because he had enough money to buy his temporary freedom. This isn’t justice—it’s a slap in the face to every law-abiding citizen who expects violent criminals to face consequences.
The shooting occurred after a trivial incident where Long’s friend allegedly touched a Mercedes Benz that Finch was in. According to reports, Finch claims self-defense, stating that Long’s companion, William Kistler, reached for a gun first. However, surveillance video tells a different story, showing Finch shooting Long, who later died at a hospital. The accused murderer initially fled the scene before turning himself in on April 18, actions that hardly scream “innocent man defending himself.” Meanwhile, Kistler, who was with Long and also shot during the incident, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
A Family’s Fight for Justice
While our justice system coddles criminals, the Long family has been forced to become activists just to get basic accountability. They’ve created a website, justiceforashlee.com, urging Texas lawmakers to change bail laws that allow alleged murderers to buy their way out of jail. The family is joining forces with Governor Greg Abbott, who supports amending the Texas constitution to restrict bail for those accused of violent crimes. It’s unconscionable that families have to fight for common-sense reforms that should be the baseline in any functioning justice system.
“Bond reform is something that our family is going to stay on for years. Not only for Ashlee, but for anyone.” – Gillian Kimber.
Gillian Kimber, a family member, expressed the trauma and injustice they’re experiencing: “I feel like you shouldn’t be able to murder someone and get out on bail. As a family member, to have that possibility of seeing someone like that in public, I don’t think that is right or just.” She’s absolutely right, and it’s infuriating that such a basic principle of justice needs to be explained to our legislators and judges. When did we start prioritizing the “rights” of accused killers over the safety of our communities and the dignity of victims?
A System That Protects the Wrong People
The conditions of Finch’s bond include an ankle monitor, random drug tests, and a prohibition on possessing firearms. How reassuring. Because violent criminals always faithfully obey court orders and never tamper with ankle monitors or acquire illegal weapons. This is the delusional thinking that passes for “criminal justice” these days. While politicians and activists on the left continue pushing for more lenient treatment of criminals under the guise of “reform,” families like the Longs are left to deal with the devastating consequences of these misguided policies.
“The person who shot that bullet is walking the streets. That is the problem we are focused on this week.” – Gillian Kimber.
Long was a University of Houston graduate with a thriving real estate career. She was engaged to be married and had been in Dallas for work when her life was tragically cut short. Now, instead of planning a wedding, her family is fighting for bail reform. This is the human cost of our broken system—promising lives ended, families shattered, and communities terrorized, all while those responsible get to post bond and walk free. Until we prioritize public safety over the “rights” of violent offenders, these tragedies will continue to unfold in communities across America.
